Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'repainted' means painted again.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'unzipped' means not zipped.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' can mean 'not' or 'into'. For example, 'incredible' means not credible or hard to believe.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

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A prefix is added to the beginning of a word, while a suffix is added to the end of a word.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'.

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An example is 'disagree', which means not agreeing.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. For example, 'misunderstood' means understood wrongly.

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What is an affix?

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An affix is a general term for a prefix or suffix that is added to a root word.

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How can prefixes change the meaning of a word?

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Prefixes can change the meaning by indicating negation, repetition, or direction, among other things.